Obituary: Davis, Nancy Jo (Wise)
Age 57
She was born July 23, 1958 in Spokane, WA, to parents Richard and Eileen Wise, joining four older siblings.
After graduating from North Central High School in 1976, she worked for Keytronics in Spokane, then Slope Indicator in Seattle prior to her marriage to Daniel R. Davis in 1981.
When their only child Dustin was in pre-school, she began providing housekeeping services which continued for thirty years.
Her primary focus was her husband, son and grandson, helping them however she could.
Watching grandson Gavin grow was a highlight of her life.
She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandma, aunt and friend.
Nancy was especially caring to her parents.
A positive outlook, seeking joy in life, and ‘choosing happy’ were guiding principles.
Camping at Priest Lake and Skookum, her pets, reading, and beginning to travel were some of the things she enjoyed.
Loved ones spent time in the patio surrounded by flowers that thrived under her green thumb, often with barbeques while Dan was still alive.
Prized gifts were homemade pickles she and Laura made each August.
An excellent cook, her spinach salad was a staple at most holiday meals, along with homemade merry mix and plates of cookies each Christmas.
She was a vital spirit with strong faith in God.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Dan in 2010; her parents Richard (1995) and Eileen Shouse Wise (2013).
She is survived by her son Dustin R. Davis (Amanda Gonzales and Gigi); grandson Gavin Davis; siblings Kathleen Craig (Mike), Douglas Wise (Vicki), Sally Almond (Mike), and Jennifer Wise; nieces Tara Craig (Erik Pagan), and Christina Almond; nephews Michael J. Craig, Jason Wise, Sean Craig (Ann and Henry), and Erik Wise; by mother-in-law Donna Davis; Clint, Colleen, Chuck, and nieces and nephews in the Davis family.
Also survived by aunt Virginia Ormbrek, and many cousins.
Special friends include Sharon, Phyllis, Zoann and Laura.
Many friends and neighbors will miss her.
Pets Oscar and ‘R’ were part of Nancy’s family.
A Celebration of Nancy’s Life will be held Saturday, October 10th, 2:00 pm, at Northwood Presbyterian Church, 6721 North Monroe St. Memorials may be made in Nancy’s name if wished, to SCRAPS, 6815 E. Trent, Spokane Valley, WA 99212, one of the charities she liked to support.
Greatly loved…she is greatly missed.